There is a call for the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Sharie Decastro to fix the facilities at E. Walwyn Brewley Soft Ball Field which were damaged years ago by Hurricane Irma. The call comes from Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn. During the programme Tuesday evening, Penn said that softball is … Continued
People in the territory are being encouraged to grow their own food especially in light of the critical need for food security. However, a local farmer says he is getting rejection from the Agriculture Department to further that thrust. Craig Glasgow asked the question on facebook. Does anyone know how to get help from the … Continued
Earlier this month, Vanessa King as chair of the STEP BVI branch presented John Glasson with the STEP Founder’s Award as a token of gratitude for the wonderful work which he has done on behalf of STEP BVI. John Glasson is regarded as the “father” of the BVI’s VISTA trust legislation. He and his wife Sheena … Continued
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
Former Junior Minister for Agriculture – Dr. Karl Dawson believes the territory needs to produce more but says it’s a challenge getting more funds committed to agriculture. Dr Dawson’s comments were made on government’s programme Virgin Islands Voice where he was asked about the steps government intends to take to boost food security in light … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation, BVIEC says the recent tariffs announced by the US President Donald Trump could have an effect on the cost of electricity here. During a BVIEC Press conference last week, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith said they expect the cost to be higher because their fuel is sourced from the United States.
A local businessman believes it is time the BVI tap into the Caribbean market and also produce local food because of the US Tariffs. In an Interview carried on ZBVI radio, Managing Director of Clarence Thomas Limited, CTL Michael Thomas called on government to utilize local farmers through the use of greenhouse technology in the … Continued
A new era of opportunity has dawned for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Virgin Islands with the official opening of the Huntums Ghut Entrepreneurial Zone. The long-awaited initiative represents a major step in fostering economic growth by providing startup businesses with an affordable and supportive space to launch and expand their ventures. Minister for Communication and … Continued
Hon. Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communication and Works and Fifth District Representative is hosting a fish fry and fun day fundraiser on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The fundraising event is geared towards bridging the gap between generations and will include music, food, and fun local games as well as a basketball and domino tournament. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a significant increase in public assistance grants, with annual allocations of the increase to exceed $1.7 million. The move, according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley, is aimed at alleviating financial pressures on vulnerable families across the territory. Speaking during a recent session … Continued
